Technology · 18 October 2025
ChatGPT Mobile App Growth Slows as User Engagement Declines Globally
New data from analytics firm Apptopia shows ChatGPT’s mobile app has entered a slower growth phase after rapid expansion earlier this year. Global downloads fell 8.1% month-over-month in October, while U.S. user engagement dropped — with average time per user down 22.5% since July and sessions down 20.7%. Analysts attribute the slowdown to competition from Google’s Gemini and reduced novelty after the GPT-5 update, though overall daily use remains in the millions.
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